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How do I apply for Financial Aid? 

1.)  Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and list our school code: 001161.

2.)  Within 2-3 weeks, our office will receive your information electronically if you listed our school code: 001161.

3.) A letter will be mailed to you requesting required documentation to process your file.  It is important to submit these required documents in a timely manner.

4.)  Once the Financial Aid Office reviews all required documentation and completes the verification process if required, the file will be completed. 

5.) If you are determined eligible for aid, an award letter will be mailed to you.

6.)  Once you receive your award letter, you can apply for a Federal Stafford Loan or the Federal Work Study program if you are interested. (See Loans for requirements and application process)

7.)  If you are eligible, a check will be processed and mailed to your home address.  See check disbursement schedule for dates.  You can check your financial aid status online at  . 

*This entire process can take a few weeks or several months depending on the required documentation needed to complete and review the file and how quickly you turn in the required documentation.

**Please note if you need an immediate fee waiver, you can print out the signature page, confirmation page, and summary to submit to the Financial Aid Office during office hours.  The other option is to submit a Board of Governors Grant Fee Waiver application to the Financial Aid Office. 
 

To contact the Financial Aid Office, call  (562) 860-2451 Ext. 2399 or e-mail us at finaid-staff-list@cerritos.edu.